Theca Reliquary Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 11 Saints With Coa

Lot description

Large religious gold-tone metal theca reliquary, housing (eleven) first-class (ex ossibus) relics of Saint Gregori Magni (Pope Gregory I), Saint Barbara, Saint Eleanor, Saint Eugenia, Saint Benedict, Saint Giuliani, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Roch, Saint Frances of Rome, and two relics of Saint Clare of Assisi, red wax seal with Cardinal Luigi Traglia coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Alosius Title of St. Andrew of the Valley, Pope's Vicar General of the Roman Curia and its District Judge Ordinary, certificate dated June 10, 1966, overall: approx 3"l, 2"w, 41 grams (inclusive of all materials)  Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE